Tochigi · Kinugawa Onsen
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hotel Kinugawa Gyoen (day use)
大江戸温泉物語 ホテル鬼怒川御苑（日帰り入浴）
An onsen hotel of the Oedo Onsen Monogatari group along the Kinugawa gorge, said to have the finest view in Kinugawa. The glass-walled lobby looks straight out over the gorge, and day bathing runs 7:00–10:00 and 15:00–24:00 (last entry 22:00) at ¥1,000 weekdays / ¥1,400 weekends and holidays (¥1,600 peak days), which is inexpensive. Elementary pupils ¥440–630, infants free, towels rented for ¥330. It is 8–10 minutes on foot from Kinugawa-Onsen Station, close to the station and easy to combine with Tōbu World Square or Nikkō. Free parking.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,000
- Hours
- 07:00–10:00 and 15:00–24:00 (last entry 22:00)
- Closed
- Open daily
- Access
- 8–10 minutes on foot from Kinugawa-Onsen Station on the Tōbu Kinugawa Line; about 20 minutes from Imaichi IC on the Nikkō-Utsunomiya Road
- Water type
- Alkaline simple
- Tattoos
- OK if covered
- Admission
- Adults ¥1,000 weekdays, ¥1,400 weekends and holidays, ¥1,600 on peak days (tax and bathing tax included); elementary pupils ¥440–630; infants free. Towel sets rented for ¥330. Among the large Kinugawa hotels taking day bathers, this is one of the most affordable.
- Baths
- The glass-walled lobby looks straight out over the Kinugawa gorge, and there are a gorge-facing great bath and rotenburo. The windows are wide enough that the place is said to have the finest view in Kinugawa; in good weather the gorge's greenery and autumn colour come right in.
- Spring water
- Kinugawa Onsen is an alkaline simple spring (pH 8.6–9.6): clear and soft on the skin, leaving it smooth even after a long soak.
- Access & parking
- 8–10 minutes on foot from Tōbu Kinugawa-Onsen Station, making it one of the large onsen hotels closest to the station in Kinugawa. Easy to combine with Tōbu World Square, Edo Wonderland and Nikkō; about 20 minutes from Imaichi IC on the Nikkō-Utsunomiya Road, with free parking.
- Phone
- 0288-77-1070
- Official site
- ooedoonsen.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
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Why go
- The view of the gorge said to be the best in Kinugawa
- Inexpensive day bathing at ¥1,000 on weekdays
- A station-side onsen 8–10 minutes on foot
The finest view in Kinugawa for ¥1,000
Kinugawa Gyoen stands along the gorge, and because the lobby is glass-walled the valley opens up the moment you walk in. The baths face the same way, so you soak looking out over the gorge. Seeing this for ¥1,000 on a weekday is the hotel's greatest strength. Day bathing splits into 7:00–10:00 and 15:00–24:00 (last entry 22:00); in the morning the overnight guests have left, so the baths are empty and the air over the gorge is clear. Evenings are lively with guests, but the lit gorge after dark is a treat.
Choosing a Kinugawa onsen close to the station
The large Kinugawa hotels that take day bathers line the gorge, which often puts them a way from the station. Gyoen, at 8–10 minutes on foot, is therefore the least troublesome option for anyone arriving by train. There is no need to store luggage, and you can go straight back to the station after your bath to move on. It sits well as the last onsen of a day trip around Nikkō, Edo Wonderland and Tōbu World Square. By car it is about 20 minutes from Imaichi IC with free parking.
What to check in return for the low price
The low price comes with things worth checking. Bathing is limited to the morning and evening windows, so you cannot come at midday. On weekends and in peak periods the fee rises to ¥1,400–1,600, so the gap to weekdays narrows. The great bath gets crowded in the evening when overnight guests arrive, so the morning suits anyone wanting quiet. Towels are rented for ¥330 rather than sold, so they must be returned, and the tattoo policy should be confirmed in advance for both day use and stays.
Before you go
- Tattoos are fine if covered with a sticker sold at reception (size limits apply).
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Sauna & wellness
Mood & scenery
Price
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-10 Operating status and rates cross-checked against the official site and onsen guides (full source notes in Japanese on the JA page)
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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